SW12 0BS is a mixed residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.5km from Balham Hill in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Balham ward and the Battersea constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW12 0BS has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00022497 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BS.
432
34
£ 81,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW12 0BS is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0BS. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
4 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW12 0BS is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Henry Cavendish Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Alderbrook Primary School
Balham Nursery School
Ravenstone Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
Chestnut Grove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Perky Nel0.9 km
- The 470.7 km
- The Nightingale PH1.0 km
- Hagen & Hyde0.5 km
- The Duke of Devonshire0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Osteria Toscana1.0 km
- Pitta Hut0.9 km
- The Sequoia0.9 km
- Daisy0.7 km
- Shed London0.8 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.4 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Funky Fry0.7 km
- Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited0.6 km
- The Chicken & Pizza Dot Com0.3 km
- Coqfighter0.1 km
- Macro Food Kitchen 100.1 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- The Wine Tasting Shop0.4 km
- B.M. Amin0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Pets At Home0.7 km
- Spar Balham Village Shop0.3 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Balham0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham0.5 km
- Wandsworth Common1.4 km
- Streatham Hill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Balham Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120BS · Data under Open Government Licence